The toxicological effects of low-density polyethylene microplastic particles (LDPE-MPs) on the growth and metabolic activities of the marine diatom Chaetoceros muellerii
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Rasha Saad Marey, Atef M. Abo-Shady, Hanan Mohamed Khairy
Abstract The aim of the current study is to examine the response of the marine diatom Chaetoceros muellerii upon exposure to LDPE-MPs. The toxic effects …
Optimization of chemical texturing time for enhanced optical and electrical performance of Boron-Doped silicon solar wafers
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Shimaa F. A. Amin, E.M.M. Ibrahim, Mohamed Zahran
Abstract Surface texturing is a crucial step in enhancing the light-trapping efficiency of silicon solar cells by reducing optical reflection. The etching time plays a …
Antibacterial and chemical profiling of Ulva intestinalis collected from Egypt
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Dina Hussien Ibrahim, Hoida Ali Badr, Magdy Abu-Gharbia
The increasing limitations of antibiotic therapy, due to adverse effects and the alarming rise of bacterial resistance, underscore the urgent need for novel antimicrobial alternatives. …
Beyond Biological Family Ties: Unpacking the Complexities of African Family Systems
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John Ringson, Nomatter Sande
The traditional notion of family in Africa has mainly been influenced by Western ideologies, which emphasise biological ties and nuclear family structures. However, African family …
Mismatches in the coffee value chain: from basic needs to hedonistic lifestyles—experiences from Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Switzerland
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Braida Thom, Marie Sigrist, Leonhard Späth
The coffee value chain (VC) faces several social-ecological challenges. Material resources and value creation are unequally distributed with a higher concentration at the end of …
DNA barcoding and blood meal profiling of Ethiopian mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae): insights into species identification and host preferences
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Samson Leta, Tesfaye Mulatu, Bekele Yalew
Abstract Background Arboviruses continue to threaten global health because of their rapid geographical expansion and significant disease burden. Of the over 500 recognized arboviruses, approximately …
Knowledge, attitude and practice in high endemic settings for malaria: a cross-sectional study in a rural community in central Mozambique
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Joaquim Domingos Lequechane, Falume Chale, Nicole Azevedo
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains a public health threat globally, mainly in African countries. Despite the progress made over the years, its control and elimination by 2030 …
Emerging insect-based aquafeed for sustainable African catfish production
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Anderson Njoroge Maina, Isaac M. Osuga, Leonard Munga
The current study assessed the implications of substituting fish meal (FM) with black soldier fly larvae meal (BSFLM) on sustainable African catfish (Clarius gariepinus) production. …
Assessing Ebola virus circulation in the Tshuapa province (Democratic Republic of the Congo): A One Health investigation of wildlife and human interactions
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Rianne van Vredendaal, Léa Joffrin, Antea Paviotti
The wildlife reservoir and spillover mechanisms of Ebola virus remain elusive despite extensive research efforts in endemic areas. This study employed a One Health approach …
Disability classification using machine learning on functional assessment data
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Mohamed Abouelezz, Khaled Mohammed Fouad, Ibrahim Abdelbaky
Abstract The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 1.3 billion people globally experience significant disabilities, a figure projected to exceed two billion by 2050. …
Non-carious tooth lesions: contemporary diagnostic and therapeutic approaches: ‟a review of literature”
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Reham S. Saleh
Abstract Objectives This review of the literature presents a systematic and integrated approach for the diagnosis of different non-carious lesions. An updated knowledge of different …
From waste to resilience: fish waste priming attenuates drought effects on cucumber seedlings via heightened osmoprotectants, antioxidant activity and metabolic stability
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Reda E. Abdelhameed, Rania S. Shehata
Abstract Global climate change is intensifying water scarcity, making drought stress a critical challenge for crop production. This study evaluated the potential of fish waste …
Modeling and Electrical Characterization of CO₂/Ar Dielectric Barrier Discharges at Atmospheric Pressure
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Mohamed Chenoui, Hocine Tebani, Djilali Benyoucef
AbstractIn this study, a one-dimensional fluid model is employed to analyze the electrical and physicochemical properties of dielectric barrier discharges (DBDs) in pure CO₂ and …
The ectoparasites and gastrointestinal helminths associated with Smith’s bush squirrel ( Paraxerus cepapi ) in South Africa
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I. Van W Raubenheimer, Conrad A. Matthee, Alexandr A. Stekolnikov
Abstract Paraxerus cepapi is an arboreal tree squirrel that occurs in the Savanna biome of Africa, and information on its parasite diversity is limited and …
Links between household food consumption and nutritional status of children aged 6–59 months: a case study in Burkina Faso
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Jean S. R. Kouame, Ella W. R. Compaoré, Sonia Blaney
Introduction: Food insecurity is a major challenge in many developing countries and may impede the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG2). Nearly 15% of …
Hypoglycemia and associated cardiovascular diseases, morbidity and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in university teaching hospitals in Rwanda
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Jean Baptiste Nyandwi, Pierre Celestin Munezero, Charles Uwambajimana
Background: Hypoglycemia is a common yet underrecognized complication in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), often linked with increased cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality. …
Multifunctional bioactivity of eco-friendly Penicillium gladioli extract against Toxoplasma gondii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Engy Elekhnawy, Ehssan Moglad, Nizar Sirag
The soil fungus Penicillium gladioli was identified by sequencing of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region. Gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy of the extract showed 50 compounds. …
The effect of alpha lipoic acid and caffeine loaded into chitosan nanoparticles on the hypothalamic amino acid neurotransmitters in a rat model of obesity
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Yasser A. Khadrawy, Noha M. Khoder, Mayada M. El-Gizawy
The present study was carried out to investigate the physiological role of the hypothalamic amino acid neurotransmitters (AAs) in feeding behavior and obesity. Caffeine loaded …
Teachers’ Beliefs in Enhancing Number Concepts through Manipulatives in the Foundation Phase in Rural Schools
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Mmakgabo Angelinah Selepe
Mathematical manipulatives promote children’s understanding of number concepts and problem-solving skills. Nevertheless, teachers face the challenges of limited manipulatives and a lack of curriculum support …
Elemental concentration and spatial distribution of wild edible fruits and implications for dietary mineral intake in Ethiopia
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Diriba B. Kumssa, Tristan P. Dew, Zerihun Kebebew
Ethiopia faces challenges of food insecurity, malnutrition, and biodiversity loss. The predominantly rural population relies on staple cereals, leading to deficiencies in essential micronutrients. Ethiopia's …